Advance Nurse Practitioner (IRC11207)
(Qualified) Band 7 – Salary Range £32,013 - £42,205 per annum
(Development) Band 6 – Salary Range £26,830 - £35,933 per annum

Community Psychiatric Nurse (IRC11208)
Band 6 – Salary Range £26,830 - £35,933 per annum

District Nurse (IRC10371)
Band 6 – Salary Range £26,830 - £35,933 per annum

Non-Doctor Island Nurse (Fair Isle) (IRC11209)
Band 6 – Salary Range £26,830 - £35,933 per annum

Plus Distance islands Allowance of £1,738 and Relocation Assistance up to £8,000

Have you ever thought of working in a remote and rural setting where you can have the opportunity to use your knowledge, skills and experience to bring real benefit to the local community?  Within Shetland’s Community Health and Care Partnership we are currently reviewing our nursing services within the community setting seeking to build services which will support individuals to live healthy, active lives within that community for as long as possible with access to appropriate medical and nursing care when required.   As part of this review we are creating posts at a range of different levels across the Career Framework and currently have opportunities for postholders in the following areas of nursing

Advanced Nurse Practitioner Ref:

Across the service we are increasing our numbers of ANP posts to support the ongoing development of a range of patient services which we can provide to support increased access to services, both for scheduled and unscheduled care, as well as enhancing choice in relation to the range of healthcare professionals available for consultation. The post holder will work flexibly as part of a team of ANPs, providing front line service for general practice patients in various different locations.  Support and supervision is available from designated General Practitioners (GP’s)

Community Psychiatric Nurse (Ref:)

We have opportunities for suitably qualified Mental Health Nurses to join our busy, well-established Community Mental Health Department, based at Lerwick Health Centre. You will manage a caseload of patients, carrying out all aspects of mental health nursing care, working in partnership with the wider multi-disciplinary team comprising Consultant Psychiatrist, other CPNs, Psychological Therapists, Social Workers and Social Care Workers. Close working relationships exist with other services and with third sector organisatons involved in supporting the health and wellbeing of individuals with mental health issues.

District Nurse

As an experienced District Nurse you will lead a small team of staff, providing expert clinical advice and direction on the management of indiviudals with specialist or complex health needs.

In collaboration with the wider multi-professional team, you will work to support the national agenda of caring for individuals as close to home as possible, facilitating early supported discharge from Hospital as well as providing alternative options to hospital based care. You need to possess a broad range of clinical skills  and be an effective role model, engaging and facilitating the development of others.

Non-Doctor Island Nursing (Fair Isle)
Working on a non-doctor island as the sole resident provider of healthcare brings many challenges and opportunities.  You will be responsible for the first response to all healthcare needs for the population undertaking regular health checks & screening, provision of health education as well as providing a clinical service for those with acute or chronic health needs. 

You will also be expected to provide an emergency response to all accidents or emergencies on the island.  There is an oncall commitment to provide emergency cover in the out of hours period.

Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work, with low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland.  To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org

For an informal discussion about the general nursing  posts please contact Edna Mary Watson, Chief Nurse (Community) on 01595 743377 or Diane Coleman/ Ian Sandilands, Clinical Team Leaders on 01595 810469 or 01595 743096 .

For Mental Health Nursing posts please contact:  Graham Laing, Clinical Nurse Manager (Mental Health) on 01595 743006

Closing date:             Monday 25^th September 2017                    

Interviews will be held in Shetland in October.

Please apply via the following e:ESS website link: Click the apply button.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.